Does anyone think paint ball games would be a good training tool?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 11 Jun 2014 19:15:08 -0400

Response by CPL(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 11 at 2014 7:17 PM

CPL(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 11 Jun 2014 19:17:45 -0400

My plt is actually going to do the paintball range for a sgt time training. Shall be interesting but I'm hoping it will keep everyone motivated in moving more stealthy and doesn't turn into a big goof off.

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Jun 11 at 2014 7:18 PM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Wed, 11 Jun 2014 19:18:07 -0400

I think so as both a team building exercise which a lot of companies use it for and teaching some small level tactics. As a form of Fun PT. I think you have a wonderful idea. Much better than what me and my friends use to do as kids we used to shoot each other with BB Guns. Not a Safe Practice.

Response by MSG Wade Huffman made Jun 11 at 2014 8:24 PM

MSG Wade Huffman — Wed, 11 Jun 2014 20:24:17 -0400

Training tool? Probably not. Team-building? Definitely!

Response by LTC Paul Labrador made Jun 11 at 2014 9:51 PM

LTC Paul Labrador — Wed, 11 Jun 2014 21:51:52 -0400

It depends on how it's conducted. Many training sites have already switched to simunitions (essentially paintballs fired from slightly modified service weapons) in lieu of MILES gear. It provides more realism and since it stings just a little bit, provides incentive to not get shot. However, if you are referring to how paintball is played on the professional level, then no.

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 11 at 2014 10:47 PM

WO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 11 Jun 2014 22:47:38 -0400

If done as a means to teach teamwork and tactical maneuvering, then definitely.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 12 at 2014 6:44 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 06:44:23 -0400

I have done paintball as a platoon training exercise before deployement and I though it was excellent. The main thing it works on is movement and teamwork especially if you have an actual range with houses to work with. I think the main reason it works so well is simply because everyone wants to paintball, it;s fun and keeps everyone involved.

Response by CPL(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 24 at 2015 10:40 AM

CPL(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 24 Apr 2015 10:40:30 -0400

My unit has used paintballs quite frequently, it is an outstanding training aid. Like it was already stated. The reality of getting hit and it hurting is a major motivator, to get it right. Utilized properly it can be somewhat cheaper than the other types of sim rounds, mainly because of only needing co2 & the balls. vs. blanks, adapters, miles, batteries, additional cleaning time on weapons, cause we all know how much more time it takes to clean out the carbon from a day of blanks.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 29 at 2015 11:59 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 29 Apr 2015 11:59:36 -0400

If you incorporate the training with Combat Life Saver it could be an all use aspect. With my Infantry unit in Germany we had squads attack a fire position. Any casualties sustained they were treated and extracted. Works great not only is there pain associated with the round it leaves an obvious sign such as paint in relation to blood.

Response by SPC Greg Andle made Mar 16 at 2016 8:55 AM

SPC Greg Andle — Wed, 16 Mar 2016 08:55:27 -0400

Good for team building and moral.